2000 James Paget, Touraine, Cuvee Tradition ($9 Blue Hill Wine Shop). Has to be the best value in the world for a cabernet franc! A ton of red raspberries and redcurrents on the nose and upfront as you might guess. Well structured for a CF at any price, but still had nice fineness in texture. Smooth as a baby's behind, and a two alarm finish. Matched nicely, believe it or not, with grilled NY/KC strip steaks, rubbed with OO and Morton rub. Was back in the BHWS again today, and guess what? I bought another one.

Every time I'm in the Blue Hill shop, I grab one of these. May have to grab more next time. This is a lovely wine at $9. Last night's match was with grillpanned porterhouse steak with sauteed rooms, OO roasted baby Yukon golds, and baby peas. Simply swell.